Fungicidal active compound combinations

ABSTRACT

There are described new active compound combinations of a compound of the formula (I) 
                         
with known fungicidal active compounds, and their use for the control of phytopathogenic fungi.

This application is a division of Ser. No. 10/022,136, filed on Dec. 13, 2001, now allowed, which is a division of Ser. No. 09/736,917, filed on Dec. 14, 2000, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,365,195, which is a division of Ser. No. 09/541,950, filed on Apr. 3, 2000, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,235,744, which is a division of Ser. No. 09/249,690, filed on Feb. 12, 1999, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,071,940, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,071,940, which is a division of Ser. No. 08/846,872, filed on May 1, 1997, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,922,762, which is a division of Ser. No. 08/629,245, filed on Apr. 8, 1996, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,672,619, which is a divisional of Ser. No. 08/462,408, filed on Jun. 5, 1995, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,532,262, which is a continuation of Ser. No. 08/232,923, filed on Apr. 25, 1994, now abandoned.

The present application relates to novel active compound combinations which consist of a compound of the formula I

on the one hand and other known fungicidal active compounds on the other hand and are very highly suitable for the control of phytopathogenic fungi.

It is already known that the compounds of the formula (I) has fungicidal properties (cf. EP-A 339,418). The activity of this substance is good; however, in some cases it leaves something to be desired at low application rates.

It is also already known that numerous azole derivatives, aromatic carboxylic acid derivatives, morpholine compounds and other heterocycles can be employed for the control of fungi (cf. K. H. Büchel “Pflanzenschutz und Schädlingsbekämpfung” [Plant protection and pest control] pages 87, 136, 140, 141 and 146 to 153, Georg Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart 1977).

The action of the substances concerned, however, is not always satisfactory at low application rates.

It has now been found that the new active compound combinations of a compound of the formula I

and

-   -   (A) dichlofluanid of the formula

and/or

-   -   (B) tolylfluanid of the formula

and/or

-   -   (C) tetrachloro-isophthalo-dinitrile of the formula

and/or

-   -   (D) propineb of the formula

and/or

-   -   (E) tetramethyl-thiuram disulphide of the formula

and/or

-   -   (F) mancozeb of the formula

and/or

-   -   (G) anilazine of the formula

and/or

-   -   (H) copper oxychloride         and/or     -   (I) captan of the formula

and/or

-   -   (K) a morpholine derivative of the formula

and/or

-   -   (L) dithianone of the formula

and/or

-   -   (M) phaltan of the formula

and/or

-   -   (N) cymoxanil of the formula

and/or

-   -   (O) methyl benzimidazole-2-carbamate of the formula

and/or

-   -   (P) fosetyl of the formula

-   -   -   or its aluminium adduct             and/or

    -   (Q) metalaxyl of the formula

and/or

-   -   (R) oxadixyl of the formula

and/or

-   -   (S) fluazinam of the formula

and/or

-   -   (T)         1-(4-chlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl-ethyl)-pentan-3-ol         of the formula

and/or

-   -   (U) an azole derivative of the formula

and/or

-   -   (V) an azole derivative from the group consisting of         -   a) difenconazole         -   b) penconazole         -   c) flusilazole         -   d) hexaconazole         -   e) myclobutanil         -   f) prochloraz         -   g) fluquinconazole         -   h) epoxiconazole         -   i) fenpropidin         -   j) perifenox         -   k)             8-t-butyl-2-(N-ethyl-N-n-propylamino)-methyl-1,4-dioxaspiro[4,5]decane             and/or     -   (W) metiram         and/or     -   (X) pyrimethanil         and/or     -   (Y) diethofencarb         and/or     -   (Z) mepanipyrim and/or cyprodinyl         and/or     -   (α) phenylpyrrole         and/or     -   (β) iprodione         and/or     -   (Γ) vinclozolin         and/or     -   (δ) procymidone         and/or     -   (ε) benomyl         and/or     -   (Θ) thiophanate and/or thiophanate-methyl         and/or     -   (II) sulphur         and/or     -   (n) compounds of the formula

have very good fungicidal properties.

The active compound of the formula (I) is known (EP-A-339,418). The components additionally present in the combinations according to the invention are also known.

In addition to the active compound of the formula (I), the active compound combinations according to the invention contain at least one active compound from the compounds of the groups (A) to (II). They may also moreover contain further fungicidally active admixed components.

If the active compounds are present in the active compound combinations according to the invention in certain weight ratios, the synergistic effect is seen particularly distinct. However, the weight ratios of the active compounds in the active compound combinations can be varied with a relatively wide range. In general, the following are proportioned to 1 part by weight of active compound of the formula (I)

0.5 to 50 parts by weight, preferably 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of active compound propinab (D) 0.5 to 50 parts by weight, preferably 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of active compound mancozeb (F) 0.5 to 50 parts by weight, preferably 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of active compound TMTD (E) 0.5 to 50 parts by weight, preferably 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of active compound metiram (W) 0.5 to 50 parts by weight, preferably 0.5 to 20 parts by weight of active compound dichlofluanid (A) 0.5 to 50 parts by weight, preferably 0.5 to 20 parts by weight of active compound tolylfluanid (B) 0.5 to 50 parts by weight, preferably 0.5 to 20 parts by weight of active compound phaltan (M) 0.5 to 50 parts by weight, preferably 0.5 to 20 parts by weight of active compound captan (I) 1 to 50 parts by weight, preferably 1 to 20 parts by weight of active compound Cu oxychloride (H) 1 to 50 parts by weight, preferably 1 to 20 parts by weight of active compound sulphur (II) 0.5 to 50 parts by weight, preferably 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of active compound anilazine (G) 0.5 to 50 parts by weight, preferably 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of active compound chlorothalonil (C) 0.5 to 50 parts by weight, preferably 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of active compound dithianon (L) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight, preferably 0.5 to 5 parts by weight of active compound fluazinam (S) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight, preferably 0.5 to 5 parts by weight of active compound pyrimetanil (X) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight, preferably 0.5 to 5 parts by weight of active compound diethofencarb (Y) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight, preferably 0.5 to 5 parts by weight of active compound mepanipyrin (Z) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight, preferably 0.5 to 5 parts by weight of active compound phenylpyrrole (Saphire) (α) 0.1 to 20 parts by weight, preferably 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of active compound iprodione (β) 0.1 to 20 parts by weight, preferably 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of active compound vinclozolin (γ) 0.1 to 20 parts by weight, preferably 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of active compound procymidone (δ) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight, preferably 0.25 to 5 parts by weight of active compound benomyl (ε) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight, preferably 0.25 to 5 parts by weight of active compound carbendazim (O) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight, preferably 0.25 to 5 parts by weight of active compound thiopanate-methyl (ω) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight, preferably 0.25 to 5 parts by weight of active compound cymoxanil (N) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight, preferably 0.25 to 5 parts by weight of active compound metalaxyl (Q) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight, preferably 0.25 to 5 parts by weight of active compound oxadixyl (R) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight, preferably 0.2 to 5 parts by weight of active compound dimethomorph (K) 0.1 to 20 parts by weight, preferably 0.2 to 10 parts by weight of active compound Al fosethyl (P) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight, preferably 0.025 to 5 parts by weight of active compound tebuconazole (T) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight, preferably 0.025 to 5 parts by weight of active compound triadimefon (U XIXc) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight, preferably 0.025 to 5 parts by weight of active compound triadimenol (U XIXa) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight, preferably 0.025 to 5 parts by weight of active compound bitertanol (U XIXb) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight, preferably 0.025 to 5 parts by weight of active compound difenconazole (Va) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight, preferably 0.025 to 5 parts by weight of active compound penconazole (Vb) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight, preferably 0.025 to 5 parts by weight of active compound flusilazole (Vc) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight, preferably 0.025 to 5 parts by weight of active compound hexaconazole (Vd) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight, preferably 0.025 to 5 parts by weight of active compound myclobutanil (Ve) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight, preferably 0.025 to 5 parts by weight of active compound prochloraz (Vf) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight, preferably 0.025 to 5 parts by weight of active compound of formula (ηa) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight, preferably 0.025 to 5 parts by weight of active compound of formula (ηb)

The active compound combinations according to the invention have very good fungicidal properties and can be employed in particular for the control of phytopathogenic fungi, such as Plasmodiophoromycetes, Oomycetes, Chytridiomycetes, Zygomycetes, Ascomycetes, Basidiomycetes, Deuteromycetes etc.

The active compound combinations according to the invention are very particularly suitable for the control of cereal diseases, such as Erysiphe, Cochliobolus, Pyrenophora and Leptosphaeria, and against fungal attack on vegetables, grapes and fruit, for example against Venturia on apples, Botrytis on beans and Phytophthora on tomatoes.

The good plant tolerability of the active compound combinations in the concentrations necessary for the control of plant diseases enables a treatment of above-ground parts of plants, of plants and seeds, and of the soil.

The active compound combinations according to the invention can be converted into the customary formulations, such as solutions, emulsions, suspensions, powders, foams, pastes, granules, aerosols, very fine capsules in polymeric substances and in coating compositions for seeds, as well as ULV formulations.

These formulations are produced in a known manner, for example by mixing the active compounds or the active compound combinations with extenders, that is, liquid solvents, liquefied gases under pressure, and/or solid carriers, optionally with the use of surface-active agents, that is, emulsifying agents and/or dispersing agents, and/or foam-forming agents. In the case of the use of water as an extender, organic solvents can, for example, also be used as auxiliary solvents. As liquid solvents, there are suitable in the main: aromatics, such as xylene, toluene or alkylnaphthalenes, chlorinated aromatics or chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons, such as chlorobenzenes, chloroethylenes or methylene chloride, aliphatic hydrocarbons, such as cyclohexane or paraffins, for example mineral oil fractions, alcohols, such as butanol or glycol as well as their ethers and esters, ketones, such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone or cyclohexanone, strongly polar solvents, such as dimethylformamide and dimethyl sulphoxide, as well as water. By liquefied gaseous extenders or carriers are meant liquids which are gaseous at ambient temperature and under atmospheric pressure, for example aerosol propellants, such as halogenated hydrocarbons as well as butane, propane, nitrogen and carbon dioxide. As solid carriers there are suitable: for example ground natural minerals, such as kaolins, clays, talc, chalk, quartz, attapulgite, montmorillonite or diatomaceous earth, and ground synthetic minerals, such as highly-disperse silica, alumina and silicates. As solid carriers for granules there are suitable: for example crushed and fractionated natural minerals such as calcite, marble, pumice, sepiolite and dolomite, as well as synthetic granules of inorganic and organic meals, and granules of organic material such as sawdust, coconut shells, maize cobs and tobacco stalks. As emulsifying and/or foam-forming agents there are suitable: for example non-ionic and anionic emulsifiers, such as polyoxyethylene fatty acid esters, polyoxyethylene fatty alcohol ethers, for example alkylaryl polyglycol ethers, alkylsulphonates, alkyl sulphates, arylsulphonates as well as albumen hydrolysis products. As dispersing agents there are suitable: for example lignin-sulphite waste liquors and methylcellulose.

Adhesives such as carboxymethylcellulose and natural and synthetic polymers in the form of powders, granules or latices, such as gum arabic, polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinyl acetate, as well as natural phospholipids, such as cephalins and lecithins, and synthetic phospholipids, can be used in the formulations. Other additives can be mineral and vegetable oils.

It is possible to use colorants such as inorganic pigments, for example iron oxide, titanium oxide and Prussian Blue, and organic dyestuffs, such as alizarin dyestuffs, azo dyestuffs and metal phthalocyanine dye-stuffs, and trace nutrients such as salts of iron, manganese, boron, copper, cobalt, molybdenum and zinc.

The formulations in general contain between 0.1 and 95 percent by weight of active compound, preferably between 0.5 and 90%.

The active compound combinations according to the invention can be present in the formulations as a mixture with other known active compounds, such as fungicides, insecticides, acaricides and herbicides, as well as in mixtures with fertilizers or plant growth regulators.

The active compound combinations can be used as such or in the form of their formulations or the use forms prepared therefrom, such as ready-to-use solutions, emulsifiable concentrates, emulsions suspensions, wettable powders, soluble powders and granules.

They are used in the customary manner, for example by watering, spraying, atomizing, scattering, dusting, brushing on, as a powder for dry seed treatment, as a solution for seed treatment, as a water-soluble powder for seed treatment, as a water-dispersible powder for slurry treatment, or seed-coating.

In the treatment of parts of plants, the active compound concentrations in the use forms can be varied within a substantial range. They are, in general, between 1 and 0.0001% by weight, preferably between 0.5 and 0.001%.

In the treatment of seed, amounts of active compound of 0.001 to 50 g per kilogram of seed, preferably 0.01 to 10 g, are generally required.

For the treatment of soil, active compound concentrations of 0.00001 to 0.1% by weight, preferably 0.0001 to 0.02% by weight, are required at the site of action.

The good fungicidal action of the active compound combinations according to the invention can be seen from the following Examples. While the individual active compounds have weaknesses in their fungicidal action, the combinations exhibit an action which extends beyond a simple additive action.

A synergistic effect is always present with fungicides if the fungicidal action of the active compound combinations is greater than the sum of the actions of the individually applied active compounds.

The action to be expected for a given combination of two active compounds can be calculated (cf. Colby, S. R., “Calculating Synergistic and Antagonistic Responses of Herbicide Combinations”, Weeds 15, pages 20-22, 1967) as follows:

If

-   X denotes the degree of efficacy, expressed in % of the untreated     control, on use of the active compound A at a concentration of m     ppm, -   Y denotes the degree of efficacy, expressed in % of the untreated     control, on use of the active compound B at a concentration of m     ppm, -   E denotes the expected degree of efficacy, expressed in % of the     untreated control, on use of the active compound A and B at a     concentrations of m and n ppm,     then

$E = {X + Y - {\frac{X - Y}{100}.}}$

If the actual fungicidal action is larger than calculated, the combination is superadditive in its action, i.e. a synergistic effect is present. In this case, the actually observed degree of efficacy must be greater than the value for the expected degree of efficacy (E) calculated from the abovementioned formula:

EXAMPLE 1 Botrytis Test (Bean)/Protective

To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, commercially available active compound formulations (individual active compounds or active compound combinations) are diluted with water to the desired concentration in each case.

To test for protective activity, young plants are sprayed with the preparation of active compound until dripping wet. After the spray coating has dried on, 2 small pieces of agar covered with Botrytis cinerea are placed on each leaf. The inoculated plants are placed in a darkened humid chamber at 20° C.

3 days after the inoculation, the size of the infected spots on the leaves is evaluated.

In order to demonstrate synergism between the active compounds used in this test, the results were assessed by the method described by Colby (see above).

Active compounds, active compound concentrations and test results can be seen from the following tables.

TABLE 1 Botrytis test (bean)/protective Active compound Degree of effectiveness concentration in % of the Active compound in ppm untreated control (I) 5 51

Dichlofluanid 100 32

Mixture according to the invention

Expected value, calculated by the Colby formula (see above)  67 (I) 5 51

Procymidone 50 44

Mixture according to the invention

Expected value, calculated by the Colby formula (see above)  73 (I) 5 51

Phaltan 50 0

Mixture according to the invention

Expected value, calculated by the Colby formula (see above)  51 (I) 5 51

Fluazinam 5 20

Mixture according to the invention

Expected value, calculated by the Colby formula (see above)  61 (I) 5 51

Pyrimethanil 10 0

Mixture according to the invention

Expected value, calculated by the Colby formula (see above)  51 (I) 5 51

Carbendazim 5 52

Mixture according to the invention

Expected value, calculated by the Colby formula (see above)  76 (I) 5 51

Tolylfluanid 50 32

Mixture according to the invention

Expected value, calculated by the Colby formula (see above)  67 (I) 5 51

Chlorothalonil 200 37

Mixture according to the invention

Expected value, calculated by the Colby formula (see above)  69

EXAMPLE 2

Leptosphaeria nodorum test (wheat/protective Solvent: 100 parts by weight of dimethyl- formamide Emulsifier: 0.25 parts by weight of alkylaryl poly- glycol ether

To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1-part by weight of active compound is mixed with the stated amounts of solvent and emulsifier, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired concentration.

To test for protective activity, young plants are sprayed with the preparation of active compound until dew-moist. After the spray coating has dried on, the plants are sprayed with a spore suspension of Leptosphaeria nodorum. The plants remain for 48 hours in an incubation cabin at 20° C. and 100% relative atmospheric humidity.

The plants are placed in a greenhouse at a temperature of 15° C. and a relative atmospheric humidity of about 80%.

Evaluation is effected 10 days after the inoculation.

In this test, a clearly superior activity compared with the prior art is shown, for example, by the compounds according to the following Preparation Examples:

TABLE 2 Leptosphaeria nodorum test (wheat)/protective Active compound Degree of effectiveness concentration of the in % of the Active compound spray liquor in ppm untreated control Tebuconazole 25 75

(I)

Tebuconazole + (I) 12.5 + 100 (1:1) 12.5

EXAMPLE 3

Erysiphe Test (barley)/protective Solvent: 10 parts by weight N-methyl- pyrrolidon Emulsifier: 0.6 parts by weight alkylarylpoly- glycolether

To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part by weight of active compound is mixed with the stated amounts of solvent and emulsifier, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired concentration.

To test for protective activity, young plants are sprayed with the preparation of active compound until dew-moist. After the spray coating has dried on, the plants are dusted with spores of Erysiphe graminis f. sp. hordei.

The plants are placed in a greenhouse at a temperature of about 20° C. and a relative atmospheric humidity of about 80%, in order to promote the development of powdery mildew pustules.

Evaluation is carried out 7 days after the inoculation.

In this test, a clearly superior activity compared with the prior art is shown, for example, by the compounds according to the following preparation examples:

TABLE 3 Erysiphe-Test (barley)/protective Active compound Degree of effectiveness concentration in % of the Active compound in g/ha untreated control

(I) 50 0

50 15

50 85 mixtures according to the invention: (I) + (ηb) 25 + 100 (1,0:1) 25 (I) + (ηa) 25 +  58 (1,0:1) 25

EXAMPLE 4

Erysiphe Test (wheat) protective Solvent: 10 parts by weight N-methyl- pyrrolidone Emulsifier: 0.6 parts by weight alkylarylpoly- glycolether

To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1-part by weight of active compound is mixed with the stated amounts of solvent and emulsifier, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired concentration.

To test for protective activity, young plants are dusted with spores of Erysiphe graminis f. sp. hordei. 48 hours after the inoculation, the plants are sprayed with the preparation of active compound until dew-moist.

The plants are placed in a greenhouse at a temperature of about 20° C. and a relative atmospheric humidity of about 80%, in order to promote the development of powdery mildew pustules.

Evaluation is carried out 7 days after the inoculation.

In this test, a clearly superior activity compared with the prior art is shown, for example, by the compounds according to the following preparation examples:

TABLE 4 Erysiphe Test (wheat) protective Active compound Degree of effectiveness concentration in % of the Active Compound in g/ha untreated control known:

200  25 85 30

200 79

 25 85 mixture according to the invention: (I) + (ηb) 12.5 + 100 (1,0:1) 12.5 (I) + (ηa) 100 +  94 (1,0:1) 100

EXAMPLE 5

Erysiphe-test (wheat)/curative Solvent: 10 parts by weight of N-methyl- pyrrolidone Emulsifier: 0.6 parts by weight of alkylaryl- polglycolether

To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1-part by weight of active compound is mixed with the stated amounts of solvent and emulsifier, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired concentration.

To test for curative activity, young plants are dusted with spores of Erysiphe graminis f. sp. hordei. 48 hours after the inoculation, the plants are sprayed with the preparation of active compound until dew-moist.

The plants are placed in a greenhouse at a temperature of about 20° C. and a relative atmospheric humidity of about 80%, in order to promote the development of powdery mildew pustules.

Evaluation is carried out 7 days after the inoculation.

In this test, a clearly superior activity compared with the prior art is shown, for example, by the compounds according to the following preparation examples:

TABLE 5 Erysiphe-test (wheat)/curative Active compound Degree of effectiveness concentration in % of the Active compound in g/ha untreated control

200 30

200 75 mixture according to the invention: (I) + (ηa) 100 + 96 (1,0:1) 100

EXAMPLE 6

Leptosphaeria nodorum test (wheat)/curative Solvent: 10 parts by weight of dimethyl- formamide Emulsifier: 0.6 parts by weight of alkylaryl polyglycol ether

To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1-parts by weight of active compound is mixed with the stated amounts of solvent and emulsifier, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired concentration.

To test for curative activity, young plants are sprayed with the preparation of active compound until dew-moist. After the spray coating has dried on, the plants are sprayed with a spore suspension of Leptosphaeria nodorum. The plants remain for 48 hours in an incubation cabin at 20° C. and 100% relative atmospheric humidity.

The plants are placed in a greenhouse at a temperature of 15° C. and a relative atmospheric humidity of about 80%.

Evaluation is effected 10 days after the inoculation. In this test, a clearly superior activity compared with the prior art is shown, for example, by the compounds according to the following Preparation Examples:

TABLE 6 Leptosphaeria nodorum-Test (Wheat)/curative Active Degree of compound activity in % concentration of the un- Active compounds in g/ha treated control known:

400 25

400 49 mixture according to the invention: (I) + (ηb) 200 + 81 (1,0:1) 200

EXAMPLE 7

Pyrenophora teres test (barley)/protective Solvent: 10 parts by weight N-methyl- pyrrolidon Emulsifier: 0.6 parts by weight alkylarylpoly- glycolether

To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1-part by weight of active compound is mixed with the stated amounts of solvent and emulsifier, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired concentration.

To test for protective activity, young plants are sprayed with the preparation of active compound until dew moist. After the spray coating has dried off, the plants are sprayed with a conidia suspension of Pyrenophora teres. The plants then remain in an incubation cabin at 20° C. and 100% relative atmospheric humidity for 48 hours.

The plants are placed in a greenhouse at a temperature of about 20° C. and a relative atmospheric humidity of about 80°.

Evaluation is carried out 7 days after inoculation.

In this test, a clearly superior activity compared with the prior art is shown, for example, by the compounds according to the following preparation examples:

TABLE 7 Pyrenophora teres-test (barley)/protective Degree of Degree of active compound activity in concentration the untreated Active compound in g/ha control

25 33

25 33 mixture according to the invention: (I) + (ηb) 12.5 + 75 (1,0:1) 12.5 

1. A synergistic fungicidal composition comprising a synergistic fungicidally effective amount of a combination of: (A) a compound of the formula:

and (B) a phenylpyrrole of the formula:


2. The synergistic fungicidal composition according to claim 1, wherein the weight ratio of (A):(B) is between 1:0.1 and 1:10.
 3. A method of combating fungi which comprises administering to a fungi or to a fungus habitat a synergistic fungicidally effective amount of a composition according to claim
 1. 4. A method of combating fungi which comprises administering to a fungi or to a fungus habitat a synergistic fungicidally effective amount of a composition according to claim
 2. 